Tragic Ice Accident in Krasnoyarsk Territory Highlights Winter Dangers

A report from the Krasnoyarsk Territory notes a tragic drowning involving a 40-year-old woman who was in a VAZ car that went through ice during a drive on a frozen stretch. The incident was shared via the Telegram channel Kras Mash. The account indicates the woman died during a romantic outing intended for her partner, with the events unfolding near the village of Daursky in the Balakhtinsky district. While the couple was traveling across the ice, the vehicle, a Zhiguli, slipped into a ditch and sank. The man behind the wheel managed to escape by jumping out, while the woman remained in the cabin and subsequently entered the water.nnA survivor contacted emergency services to report the happening, and rescuers continue to search for the woman’s body. The search operation underscores the ongoing danger of winter travel on ice in rural and remote areas, where ice conditions can be unpredictable and equipment accessibility is limited.nnEarlier, in Omsk, reports described a husband and his mistress found dead inside a car parked in a garage, both victims of carbon monoxide poisoning. In addition, a driver navigating icy roads in the Novosibirsk region during December was involved in a separate incident where a tent used by fishermen was crushed, highlighting a pattern of hazards associated with winter travel and work near frozen bodies of water. These events together illustrate the heightened risk that ice and enclosed spaces pose during the cold season and the importance of safety measures and swift response when emergencies arise.